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Medal: Compania Cubana de Fianzas S.A. * 1903 Cincuentenario 1953 * Designed by famous Italian sculptor Onorio Ruotolo and made by the Medallic Art Company in New York.
200 gr. bronze, 75 mm.

American Struck medal commemorating " Compania Cuba de Fiazas S.A. 1903 Cincuentenaro 1953" Recessed field bears "Seguros De Todas Clases" over shield Morro Castle , lighthouse "Servicio Garantia / Fundada Rn 1903 "at baseReverse National Capital at Havana, baseball stadium Sugar Central, cane on ox around "Presidentes Guillermo De Zaldo / Fundador 1903-1928 / Claudo Gonzales De Mendoza 1928-1942 / Salomon L. Maduro 1942 / Cincuenta Anos Servicio Publico. O. Ruotolo N.Y. " Medal was designed by Onorio Ruotolo, a Renaissance man active in the arts, politics, labor and progressive causes. He was an active sculptor, poet, journalist social critic with especially deep involvement in the cause of organized labor. Born March 3, 1888 in Campania, Italy. Came to America in 1908 and resided in the lower east side of NY City. Died in 1966. He only deigned a few medals with the most famous for the Mayor of NY City, Fiorello La Guardia. Medal is bronze size 76mm . Weight 211 grams. Condition minor wear. Made by Medallic Art of NY. (on Edge)Great piece with lots of detail . I would consider this to be one of the finest of all medal relating to CUBA made in the 20th century.